How do I view the outside temperature?

How do I view the outside temperature?
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The outside temperature feature is displayed on the multi-information display, and shows what the temperature outside of the vehicle is. To view the outside temperature, press the display button on the lower left side of the instrument panel until the feature is displayed.

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The outside temperature feature may be inaccurate when the car is stopped, or driving at a speed of less than 12 mph.

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How do I view the outside temperature?
ANSWER : The outside temperature feature is displayed on the multi-information display, and shows what the temperature outside of the vehicle is. To view the outside temperature, press the display button on the lower left side of the instrument panel until the feature is displayed.

Tip

The outside temperature feature may be inaccurate when the car is stopped, or driving at a speed of less than 12 mph.

A/C is going crazy. The reading of the "outside temperature" resets itself. 2004 Land Cruiser
ANSWER : Hello – most likely, the outside air temp sensor has been damaged or ripped out. (They are often mounted down low just behind the front bumper, which makes them vulnerable to all sorts of things.) When the sensor is removed, or the wiring is cut for that sensor, the "open circuit" falsely tells the HVAC control that is -40F or similar – confusing the cooling function. Some vehicles will re-attempt getting another reading periodically, thinking this reading is incorrect. Replacing the air temp sensor, or fixing the damaged wiring, will eliminate this problem. i would recommend a wiring inspection for this circuit by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.

How do I view the outside temperature
ANSWER : The information display can tell you the outside temperature, so that you know how hot or cold it is outside. To view the outside temperature, press the Sel/Reset button until the outside temperature is shown on the information display.

How do I set the outside temperature?
ANSWER : When the outside temperature setting is turned on, then the temperature will flash when the temperatures are very low, to alert you of potential ice and dangerous driving conditions. You can turn this feature off, or turn it back on, very easily:
1. Press the Trip Computer switch until the settings menu shows up.
2. Rotate the Trip Computer switch to Alarms, then press the switch.
3. Rotate the Trip Computer switch to Outside Temp, then press the switch.
4. Rotate the Trip Computer switch to On or Off, then press the switch. When the feature is turned off, the outside temperature will still be displayed, it just will not flash.
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The outside temperature can only be adjusted when the vehicle is in motion.

How do I change the outside temperature unit?
ANSWER : The outside temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. To change the outside temperature display, press and hold the H and M buttons on the clock, simultaneously, for more than one second but less than three seconds.

How do I adjust the outside temperature display?
ANSWER : If you notice that your vehicle’s outside temperature display is off by a few degrees, you can adjust it to a few different settings: roughly 5 degrees colder, or roughly 5 degrees warmer. To adjust the outside temperature display to make it more accurate, follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition to On, while making sure the vehicle is completely stopped.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Use the +/- buttons to highlight Customize Settings, then press Source.
4. Use the +/- buttons to highlight The Computer Setup, then press Source.
5. Use the +/- buttons to highlight Adjust Outside Temp. Display, then press Source.
6. Use the +/- buttons to choose between ~ -5°F, ~ ±0°F, and ~ +5°F, then press Source.

Had to replace windshield and now ac reads in Celsius but outside temp reads Fahrenheit
ANSWER : Hi there. It sounds like the connection required to make that change isn’t happening and may have happened during the windshield replacement. A proper inspection via a qualified technician will uncover what is occurring and avoid replacing unnecessary parts; it could be a simple connector issues or there may be a fault in a component. Your Mechanic has several available technicians that can assist you with an AC temperature reading will not change denominations inspection.

How do I adjust the outside rear view mirrors?
ANSWER : Adjust the mirrors to make sure you can see behind your vehicle and to the side while you’re driving.

Press the switch marked with an L or R for left or right.
Move the switch up or down or to the right or left to change the angle of the mirror.